Grants:Programs
Funding programs
Wikimedia Foundation Funds has six funding programs. Select a funding program to learn more and apply.
For Wikimedia community
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Wikimedia Community Fund
Who?
Individuals, groups, Wikimedia affiliates or organisations from Wikimedia movement
What?
For short-term, low-cost projects with Wikimedia focus (1-12 months)
When?
2 months processing time, 1 round per two months
How much?
500 - 5,000 USD
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Wikimedia Community Fund
Who?
Individuals, groups, Wikimedia affiliates or organisations from the Wikimedia movement
What?
For larger projects and programs. For annual or strategic plans that require sustained support.
When?
4 months processing time, 2 rounds in a year
How much?
Starting from 10,000 USD, unrestricted funding
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Wikimedia Community Fund
Who?
Groups, individuals, Wikimedia affiliates or organisations that are looking to bring together Wikimedians
What?
Local, regional and thematic conferences focused on sharing, skill-building, and networking
When?
3 months processing time, 2 rounds in a year
How much?
Starting from 10,000 USD
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Who?
Individuals, groups or Wikimedia affiliates with experience in the Wikimedia movement
What?
For pushing existing Movement Strategy Initiatives forward
When?
3 months processing time, proposals are reviewed monthly between the 15th and the last day of each month
How much?
Up to 25,000 USD
For researchers
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Who?
Groups, individuals or organisations with research interests about Wikimedia projects
What?
Research proposals to improve and expand our understanding of the Wikimedia projects
When?
3 months processing time, one round in a year
How much?
2,000 – 50,000 USD
For allied organisations
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Who?
Non-profit organisations with aligned mission, by invitation only
What?
Proposals that contribute to the strategic direction of the Wikimedia Movement.
When?
4 months of processing time, 1 round in a year
How much?
Depends on the number of invited organizations